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“Family and ute tax:” Federal Coalition still obsessing over electric weekends
Coalition is branding the NVES as a “family and ute tax” in a reprise of the brain numbing “EVs will ruin your weekend” campaign. We explain why it is nonsense.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 11, 2025

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Tesla launches official tow pack for its Model 3 electric sedan in Australia
Tesla’s Model 3 now gets an official tow package looking at towing trailers, bikes and much more.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 11, 2025

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Electric Cars

As Australia switches to EVs, it will rely more on China’s car factories – but less on foreign oil
Ending Australia’s dependence on foreign oil makes sense at a time of great geopolitical uncertainty. But going electric would lead to more reliance on China.
Hussein Dia

Apr 10, 2025

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EV News

EV batteries may last 40 pct longer than previously thought, new study shows
Tests in real-world driving conditions show that EV batteries may last nearly 40 per cent longer than previously thought, amounting to an extra 300,000 kilometres.
Amalyah Hart

Apr 10, 2025

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BYD sends 9,000 units of its lowest cost EV, the Dolphin Mini, to European markets
Thousands of BYD’s smallest and cheapest city EV now head to Europe, as rapid global expansion continues.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 10, 2025

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EV News

Vehicle to grid milestone: Electric ute trial paves way for EVs to be batteries on wheels
A landmark trial with a Ford F150 Lightning electric ute has paved the way for vehicle-to-grid technology to be used across one of Australia’s largest electricity networks.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 9, 2025

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Reviews

I love the Polestar 4, but the rear view camera made my wife carsick
The Polestar 4 is one of a few EVs on the shortlist to potentially replace my 2019 Tesla Model 3, so I was also interested to see what the rest of the family thought of it.
Tim Eden

Apr 9, 2025

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Tesla cars are now driving themselves off production line for kilometers
Tesla cars are now driving themselves for multiple kilometers, straight off the production line.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 9, 2025

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Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia
Geely says it has received more than 600 orders for its electric EX5 SUV in Australia, 188 of have already been delivered to customers.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2025

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Reviews

2025 Tesla Model Y test drive: The best-selling EV just got better
We drive the new 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range, and it really shows what Tesla engineers have been perfecting over the last few years.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 8, 2025

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“Elon, we have a problem:” Tesla share of Europe car market falls by half
Latest data coming out of the car industry in Europe highlights the depth of Tesla problems, with its overall market share plunging by one half over the last 12 months.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2025

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EV News

EVSE acquires Engie’s Australian and New Zealand EV charging network
Sydney based EVSE has acquired the Australian and New Zealand charging network of global energy and services group Engie.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2025

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